Stephen Curry doubtful for Warriors’ game against Pelicans

Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is doubtful for Saturday night’s home game against New Orleans with a left knee contusion, Golden State head coach Steve Kerrsaid Friday.

The two-time reigning NBA MVP suffered the injury in Wednesday’s 120-111 win at Phoenix. Early in his 42-point, 11-assist game, while driving to the rim, Curry was leveled by Suns center Alex Len. Curry was on the court several moments before grimacing as he stood up and walked to the free-throw line. It was only minutes later that Curry crumpled to the floor again after getting hit by Devin Booker on a layup attempt.

“You guys saw him the other night,” Kerr said. “He fell on the floor about three times and kept banging the outside of his knee. It’s nothing serious, but he’s doubtful for tomorrow.”

Curry didn’t practice Friday, which was KevinDurant’s first full team workout since he was cleared to return from a left knee injury suffered Feb. 28 at Washington. Curry, who was named Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday, has scored at least 20 points in 16 of the past 19 games he has played, including seven of the past eight.

He is averaging 25.3 points, 6.6 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game for the season.

Barnes’ role: One of the players whose role will change significantly when Durant returns is Matt Barnes, who was signed largely to help Golden State weather Durant’s absence.

“It’s going to be a game-to-game thing, based on matchups,” Kerr said. “Obviously, Barnes has the experience factor going for him. He can play multiple positions.”

Barnes has excelled in a complementary role, averaging 5.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.2 minutes. His ability to guard four positions, hit the occasional three-pointer and set screens has been a subtle aspect of the Warriors’ 13-game winning streak.